Economic Potential of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions: Comparative Role for Soil Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry

May 14, 2001

Conference Paper

Economic Potential of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions: Comparative Role for Soil Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry

Abstract

This paper examines the relative contribution of agricultural and forestry activities in an emission reduction program, focusing in part on the relative desirability of sequestration in forests and agricultural soils. The analysis considers the effects of competition for land and other resources between agricultural activities, forestry activities and traditional production. In addition, the paper examines the influence of saturation and volatility.

Revised: October 22, 2009 | Published: May 14, 2001

Citation

Mccarl B.A., U. Schneider, B. Murray, J. Williams, and R.D. Sands. 2001. Economic Potential of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions: Comparative Role for Soil Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry. In First National Conference on Carbon Sequestration. May14-17 2001. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:National Energy Technology Laboratory. PNNL-SA-34503.